Latvian parliament considers restoring pension supplements
It is planned to restore old age and disability pension supplements for the people who retired after 2012, as provided by the amendments…
UN Human Rights Office: civilian death toll in Ukraine exceeds 10 000
The UN Human Rights Office reported on Tuesday, the 21st of November, that more than 10 000 civilians have been killed in Ukraine…
Five Latvian Michelin-acclaimed restaurants have tax debts
Of the 26 Latvian restaurants that were acclaimed by world-famous Michelin Guide last week, five have tax debts, according to information from LETA….
Meteorologists warn of intense snowing in Latvia
On the 30th of November there will be lasting snowfall in Latvia, meteorologists warn. The smallest amount of snow is expected in South…
Putin: the “tragedy” of war in Ukraine must be stopped
Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the G20 leaders on Wednesday, the 22nd of November, said in a calm tone that an end to…
Gaso plans to increase natural gas distribution service tariffs in Latvia next year
Latvian natural gas distribution system operator Gaso has submitted to the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) its new natural gas distribution service tariff plan,…
North Korea admits dissent in elections
North Korea has admitted that there was a dissent among voters in Sunday’s elections. It is the first time since the 1960s that…
Russia prepares “loyalty agreement” for foreigners
The state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday, the 29th of November that the Russian Interior Ministry has drafted a law proposing to…
Latvian Pasažieru vilciens to chance brand name to Vivi after receiving new trains
Starting with Wednesday, the 29th of November, when Pasažieru vilciens (PV) is set to receive the first new electric trains manufactured by Škoda…
